| After a 12 year gap due to World War II, the 4th edition the
last of which called the
British Empire Games was held in Auckland, New Zealand between the 4th and 11th of February
1950. 12 nations participated with 590 athletes. Newly formed
Malaysia and Nigeria made their first appearance.
The main venue was Eden Park, although the closing ceremonies were held at Western Springs
Stadium. Nine sports featured at the Games – athletics, boxing,
cycling, fencing, lawn bowls, rowing, swimming and diving,
weightlifting and wrestling.
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Australia
